Pro Vita Physical Therapy

🎉 Happy Birthday, Merry! 🎂💙

We're sending our warmest birthday wishes to Merry DuBose, one of our wonderful Physical Therapist Assistants at our Crestview clinic!

Merry's compassion, dedication, and encouraging spirit make her such a valued part of the Pro Vita team. Whether she's helping patients work toward their recovery goals, celebrating their progress, or simply making someone feel supported along the way, she brings genuine care and positivity to everything she does.

We're grateful for the kindness, experience, and commitment Merry brings to our Crestview clinic and the difference she makes for our patients and teammates each day. 💙

Merry, we hope your special day is filled with laughter, happiness, and plenty of well-deserved celebration! 🥳🎈

Please join us in wishing Merry a very Happy Birthday and a wonderful year ahead! 🎉👏

Can strength training really stunt a child's growth? 🤔

It's one of the most common concerns parents have when it comes to kids lifting weights. But what does the research actually say?

🌟 The good news?
When done properly, strength training can be a safe and beneficial way for kids to build strength, improve coordination, and develop confidence in their movements.

In our latest blog, we're separating MYTHS from FACTS and exploring how age-appropriate exercises, proper technique, and supervision can support healthy development. 🔍

Because helping kids grow stronger isn't about lifting heavier. It's about learning to move better!

📖 Read the full article here:
https://provitapt.com/strength-training-for-kids-safety-growth/

🎉 Happy Birthday, Mac! 🎂💙

We're celebrating Malcolm McDougall, one of our dedicated Physical Therapists at our Navarre clinic!

Mac brings years of experience, clinical knowledge, and a genuine commitment to helping patients move better, regain strength, and return to the activities they enjoy. His dedication to providing thoughtful, individualized care and supporting patients throughout their recovery makes him a valued part of our Navarre team.

Mac, thank you for sharing your expertise, supporting your teammates, and making a positive difference in the lives of those you care for. We're grateful to have you as part of the Pro Vita family! 💙

Please join us in wishing Mac a very Happy Birthday! 🥳🎈 We hope your special day is filled with happiness, relaxation, and time spent doing the things you love most.

Here's to another wonderful year ahead! 🎉

⚠️ Important Update: Navarre Clinic Closed Today ⚠️

Due to unstable power conditions, our Pro Vita Physical Therapy Navarre clinic will be closed today, October 12, to ensure the safety of our patients and team members.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, especially to those with scheduled appointments. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this situation.

We’ll continue to monitor conditions and share updates as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe! 💙

Stay Safe, Northwest Florida & South Alabama! 💙

As Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, our thoughts are with all the families, friends, patients, and neighbors in the communities we call home.

To everyone preparing for the storm, please take the necessary precautions, stay updated with official weather advisories, and follow guidance from your local emergency management officials. Your safety and the safety of your loved ones come first. 🙏

To our incredible Pro Vita team, our patients, and everyone across our communities, please take care of yourselves and look out for one another.

We're thinking of you all. Stay safe, stay strong, and take care of each other. 💙

With care,
Your Pro Vita Physical Therapy Family

🌟 Employee Spotlight: Meet Ley Abellana! 🌟

There are so many people working behind the scenes to help make every patient's experience at Pro Vita a positive one, and Ley Abellana, one of our Administrative Assistants, is one of them! 💙

Ley brings empathy, patience, and a genuine willingness to help to everything she does. With nearly a year of experience in healthcare, she understands that even the smallest details can make a difference in helping patients feel supported throughout their care journey.

What Ley appreciates most about being part of Pro Vita is the people she works with. She enjoys being surrounded by a supportive, patient-centered team where everyone plays a part in helping patients get the care they need. For her, it's also an opportunity to keep learning, growing, and contributing to something meaningful.

But there's so much more to Ley outside of work! 🥐🎂

Ley is a wife, a proud mom to a 9-year-old son, and a passionate home baker! She runs her own small micro-bakery, creating everything from local breads to customized cakes. And here's a fun fact: she once sang in a band with her husband!🎶

What makes her story even more special is how she uses her passion for baking to give back. When calamities affect her community, Ley and her bakery team help provide food donations to families in need. It's a wonderful reflection of the kindness and compassion she brings to both her personal and professional life. ❤️

We're grateful to have Ley as part of the Pro Vita family. Her dedication, positive attitude, and caring nature remind us that making a difference in someone's life isn't limited to what happens inside the clinic.

Help us show Ley some love and appreciation in the comments! 👏💙

🚨 HURRICANE UPDATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 🚨

Due to the approaching hurricane and to prioritize the safety of our patients and team, Pro Vita Physical Therapy has updated today's clinic hours.

📍 Crestview – CLOSED TODAY

📍 Navarre – CLOSED TODAY

📍 Fort Walton Beach – Closing at 12:00 PM

📍 Florala – Closing at 12:00 PM

Our Fort Walton Beach and Florala clinics are still scheduled to close at noon, but this may change as storm conditions develop.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these last-minute changes. If your appointment has been affected, our team will be happy to assist with rescheduling.

❤️ Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the storm's path, those caring for loved ones in the hospital, and the healthcare workers, first responders, utility crews, and emergency personnel working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.

Please follow local emergency guidance, take necessary precautions, and prioritize your family's safety.

Stay safe, Emerald Coast and Florala communities! We are all in this together. 🙏

— Your Pro Vita Physical Therapy Family 💙

💙 A closer look at treatment in our Florala clinic!

Here’s Kaitlyn, one of our PTAs in Florala, incorporating Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) into a patient’s treatment session.

MPS is a therapeutic technique that delivers gentle, concentrated microcurrent stimulation to specific points on the body. It can be used alongside other physical therapy techniques as part of an individualized treatment plan.

What we love about physical therapy is that treatment isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our team can draw from different techniques and tools based on each patient’s needs, goals, and response to treatment. 🙌

Kaitlyn is always working to help our Florala patients move more comfortably, build confidence, and make meaningful progress toward the activities that matter to them. 💪💙

Just another glimpse at the hands-on, individualized care happening every day at Pro Vita Physical Therapy, Florala!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Aly! 🎂💙

We’re celebrating Aly Lim, one of our wonderful Patient Care Coordinators at Pro Vita Physical Therapy!

As one of the friendly faces helping patients throughout their experience with us, Aly brings kindness, positivity, and a genuine willingness to help. Her dedication to supporting our patients and her teammates makes her such a valued part of the Pro Vita Physical Therapy family.

Aly, thank you for everything you do and for helping create the warm, welcoming experience we want every patient to feel when they walk through our doors.

Please join us in wishing Aly a very Happy Birthday! 🥳🎈 We hope your special day is filled with happiness, laughter, and plenty of reasons to celebrate.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead! 💙